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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,990.58, 3,701,885.55 and 972,132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,990.58, 3,701,885.55 and 972,132.34 is: 1,458,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,990.58 : 3,701,885.55 = 972,132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,990.58/3,701,885.55 = 972,132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,990.58x = 3,701,885.55 × 972,132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,990.58x = 3,598,722,662,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,722,662,133.69/2,466,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,750.06

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